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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870,832.21, 2,804,942.01 and 958,242.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870,832.21, 2,804,942.01 and 958,242.21 is: 1,436,694.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870,832.21 : 2,804,942.01 = 958,242.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870,832.21/2,804,942.01 = 958,242.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870,832.21x = 2,804,942.01 × 958,242.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870,832.21x = 2,687,813,830,584.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,813,830,584.24/1,870,832.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,694.23

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